Gator Catfish 25 Swimbait

Gator Catfish 25 Swimbait is the bait you tie on when you’re hunting bigger predators and want a swimbait that pushes water on every turn of the handle.

Built to mimic a small catfish or burbot, it pairs a slow-rolling curly tail with a flipper paddle to throw micro-vibrations and a heavy thump that travels in stained water and low light. Fish it shallow-rigged when you’re working weed edges, reed lines, and the tops of flats; or put it on a jig head and cover water fast until you contact fish, then slow down and let the tail do the work. When you’re targeting true big bites, an ultra-slow retrieve keeps the profile in their face longer and triggers committed strikes—especially from pike and musky that are tracking rather than chasing. Work it steady, or add short pauses to let it glide and reload.

When & Where It Shines

• Calls fish from distance, thanks to the water-moving tail-and-paddle design that telegraphs a strong presence.
• Keeps a natural “slow roll” at crawl speeds, thanks to the curly tail that continues working without over-speeding.
• Helps you match big-forage situations with Gator Catfish 25 Swimbait, thanks to its catfish/burbot-inspired profile.
• Improves your shallow cover efficiency as a pike swimbait, thanks to how it tracks when worked along edges and over grass.
• Stays effective on fast or slow cadences, thanks to micro vibrations that keep predators keyed in through the retrieve.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 9.8" (24.9cm)
• Weight: 2.4oz (68.0g)